E-Vam Institute held a seminar Ken Wilber and Traleg Kyabgon in Dialogue: Spirituality and the Modern World in New York City, during September 2006. The DVD documentary film is now available for purchase at our center in Chatham.

Ken Wilber and Traleg Rinpoche got together to discuss the place of Buddhism and spirituality in the modern world. Many people today have strong spiritual and religious yearnings but have turned away from traditional religions. In the great mix of spiritual paths offered today it is difficult for people to distinguish legitimate spiritual practices from more superficial offerings. These two masters of modem spirituality met at the Society for Ethical Culture in New York City to discuss these issues. Ken Wilber, the bestselling author, creator of the Integral Approach and founder of the Integral Institute and Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche, the 9th Throne Holder of the Traleg lineage within the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism, discussed the many and varied spiritual possibilities available today that do not require dogmatic traditional values and yet are founded in deep wisdom and proven practices. This unique documentary film captures the essence of their dialogue and presents a wonderful learning and meditative experience for any viewer seeking answers to the deeper spiritual questions in modern life.